This is why DH tells me to stay off the internet...link between Pitocin and autism?

Now I am terrified if they want to induce me. First it was the shots, than the problem with the bottles and now this. Why do I always find the articles that scare the $hit out of me?

http://www.autismtoday.com/articles/ATTN_Researchers.htm

Re: This is why DH tells me to stay off the internet...link between Pitocin and autism?

Calm down and stay off the internet!!!! Ive been known to do the same thing in the past but I am now reformed!!!! Ive found that most of these articles dont give you the full story..only part of it!!!

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Re: This is why DH tells me to stay off the internet...link between Pitocin and autism?

Posted by lipglossjunky73



The only clear link that has been proven so far is that autism is genetic. All these other theories cannot be proven or researched properly.


PLEASE don't look into this at all.... and don't worry!

Re: This is why DH tells me to stay off the internet...link between Pitocin and autism?

I know I have to stay off the internet. I have a habit of believing everything I read (most of the time). All this baby stuff makes me so nervous b/c I always think what if I make a certain decision and something happens I will be at fault and never forgive myself. But like you said it was an informal study and it seems like there are plenty of women who get induced for various reasons and their babies are fine.

Re: This is why DH tells me to stay off the internet...link between Pitocin and autism?

I've seen a much more convincing study linking an infant/toddler's exposure to TV as a contributing factor, and even that to me is a bit far fetched.

Stay off the internet and don't worry. Everything will be fine.

Re: This is why DH tells me to stay off the internet...link between Pitocin and autism?

I have two kids both were induced with Pitocen and neither have ANY learning disabilities what so ever!!!! In fact both are over th emoon smart!!!! Don't worry !!!!!!!!!!!

Re: This is why DH tells me to stay off the internet...link between Pitocin and autism?

Stay off the internet!!!

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Re: This is why DH tells me to stay off the internet...link between Pitocin and autism?

Absolutely - as an autism professional, I hear all sorts of kooky links between something and autism.

There is NO way that this can be properly researched. Between this and the whole vaccination scare, people are going nuts.

The only clear link that has been proven so far is that autism is genetic. All these other theories cannot be proven or researched properly.




I have been working for 11 years with children with autism too and I will agree with Liza. To my knowledge, there is a genetic link, but the gene has yet to be identified. People so desperately want answers and I think researchers need to be EXTREMELY careful as to the information they put out in the public. There are so many factors that could lead to a genetic predisposition towards autism. Hopefully someday, they will have more information.

I also agree to stay off the net. It can be dangerous. I know in other situations, it has scared the heck out of me unnecessarily.

Re: This is why DH tells me to stay off the internet...link between Pitocin and autism?

STOP READING!!!!

I was given pitocin during my labor and my 2 year old is fine, he's a very smart, socialable little boy.

In this day and age everything we use, eat or drink, someone somewhere is going to have an "informal study" on it and claim it raises risks for cancer, birth defects, learning disablities etc. Relax and enjoy your last weeks of pregnancy